Wes Anderson

Born on May 1, 1969 in Harris County, TX, Anderson was raised in Houston by his father, Melver, an advertising executive, and his mother, Texas Anne Burroughs, an archeologist. In 1977, when Anderson was in fourth grade, his parents went through a divorce, leading the 10-year-old to act up at school while trying to hide his embarrassment. He also began writing plays, putting on productions of the Headless Horseman and the Battle of the Alamo. By the time he attended St. John's High School, a prep school that later served as the inspiration for "Rushmore," Anderson had been directing Super 8mm movies with his brothers, Eric and Mel. After graduating, he attended the University of Texas at ... Continue Bio >>